🌱 Patch AM: Are you eligible for Elk Grove’s free dog spay and neuter?

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In today's newsletter:

• Are you eligible for Elk Grove’s free dog spay and neuter?
• How Sky River’s overnight shutdown ties into Elk Grove’s big resort plans

Also on today's calendar: Thursday Walk with Team Mai in Elk Grove and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny, with a high of 54 and low of 36 degrees.
• Thursday: Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny, temps: high: 59, low: 35.
• Friday: Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What is happening in Elk Grove this week, January 13, 2026 (elkgrovelagunanews.com) — Elk Grove residents enrolled in certain assistance programs can now book free spay and neuter surgeries for their dogs through Elk Grove Animal Services, starting this month. Eligible pets must meet age and weight limits, and proof of residency and program participation is required. Discounted cat surgeries are also available, especially for seniors and low-income households, helping local families manage essential pet care costs.
   

• Sky River Casino Goes Dark Overnight As Elk Grove Bets Big On Resort Expansion (hoodline.com) — Sky River Casino in Elk Grove is planning a brief overnight shutdown for upgrade work tied to a major resort expansion that will add a large parking garage, hotel, spa, and more gaming by 2027. The closure will pause gaming and most dining, while employees continue a public push for union recognition. Tribal and company leaders say the buildout should bring construction and hospitality jobs to the area.
   

📸 Around Elk Grove

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elk Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday January 14

• Northern Twilight Glow
  Pinot's Palette, 8962 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday January 15

• Thursday Walk with Team Mai in Elk Grove
  Jones Family Park , 8840 Shasta Lily Dr , Elk Grove
  3:30 pm
• Optimist Prime Elk Grove
  The Park at Laguna Springs Independent Living Community , 9670 Laguna Springs Dr , Elk Grove
  6:00 pm

Friday January 16

• Evening Performance
  Pinot's Palette , 8962 Elk Grove Blvd , Elk Grove
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 17

• MLK Community Breakfast
  The Center at District56 , 8230 Civic Center Dr #100 , Elk Grove
  9:30 am
• ✨ Runes Session 4 – Hosted by Yggbladir Kindred ✨
  Mystical Celtic Heart , 9031 Elk Grove Blvd , Elk Grove
  10:00 am
• Early Morning Winter
  Pinot's Palette , 8962 Elk Grove Blvd , Elk Grove
  3:00 pm
• New Year New You! | Open House Event
  YogaSix Elk Grove , 7127 Elk Grove Blvd #105 , Elk Grove
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 14

• Elk Grove City Council 2nd Wednesday Meeting
  Elk Grove City Hall , 8401 Laguna Palms Way , Elk Grove
  6:00 pm
• Charles McBee
  Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge , 1207 Front St , Sacramento
  7:00 pm

Thursday January 15

• Anxiety-CBT Skills Group
  SNAHC Sacramento Native American Health Center , 3800 Florin Rd , Sacramento
  10:00 am
• Erick from Los Gents at Octopus Peru
  Octopus Peru , 980 9th St #170 , Sacramento
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Work in progress 🎨
  Started painting a house today. Everything is moving along well, and I’ll share a few progress updates as the project continues. If anyone is… (Nextdoor East Park)
• I just spent a solid ten minutes looking for something that was literally in the spot where I had already looked three times.
  My brain refuses to acknowledge objects until the fourth attempt. (Nextdoor Sheldon)

• Sevita posted a job opening for Facilities Housekeeper in Elk Grove. Apply here.
• CH Guenther posted a job opening for Sanitation Technician,3rd Shift (Night)- $22.00 (+2.00 shift differential applicable) in Elk Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elk Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

Galt

• Barsetti Vineyards January Events Highlighted (galtherald.com)
• Galt father accused of killing his 7-month-old daughter, police say (kcra.com)
• Suspect Identified, Arrested Following Party Shooting (galtherald.com)

Sacramento

• Arrests made, citations issued as Sacramento police bust illegal sideshows (fox40.com)
• January is Stalking Awareness Month. Sacramento nonprofit discusses warning signs, resources (kcra.com)

Ok Elk Grove! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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